Hello, my name is Nikodem. I’m Polish, but I was born in The Hague, Netherlands. Throughout my life, I’ve experienced bullying and harassment, and in an attempt to fit in, I tried liking things that everyone else was into – but it was a mistake. Everything changed when I started listening to Rammstein. Rammstein introduced me to metal music, and from that moment, I began to embrace who I truly am. I’m happier now, living as my authentic self. I’m a huge Rammstein fan, and I started my collection in April 2024. Since then, I’ve spent nearly €3000 on their official merchandise, and it’s become a true passion of mine. I love the music, the live concerts, the merchandise, and, most importantly, the band itself.
I remember the exact date when i started listening to Rammstein: October 1st 2023. It all started when i met my online friends for the first time. One of them played Laichzeit, and I immediately fell in love with the song. I used Shazam to get the name of the song, and from that moment, I dove deep into Rammstein and metal music. I’ll never regret ignoring my family's advice not to connect with these online friends. They thought my friends were "pedophiles" or "murderers," which was complete rubbish. I talked with them many times over facetime and i knew they were good people.
At first, I thought Rammstein would just be another band I'd listen to for a while, and that my excitement would fade. But then I saw their live performances, and I knew I wouldn’t stop listening to Rammstein so easily. On June 19th, 2024, I went to my first Rammstein concert, and after that, I knew Rammstein would forever be in my heart. The experience was beyond words. I was right at the front of the stage, feeling the heat of the fire. It was an unforgettable and unexplainable experience.
Building my Rammstein collection hasn’t always been easy. Some items are extremely rare or only available in limited editions. I remember struggling to find the Rosenrot perfume, which I still haven’t been able to find to this day. However, I did manage to find Rosenrot Intense — a perfume I couldn’t find anywhere online. For now, Rosenrot Intense is the rarest item in my collection. I even drove over two hours by car to get it, and when I finally did, it felt like a victory.
My current milestones are to collect every Rammstein perfume, every tour shirt, and every single. Sometimes, I visit the Rammstein shop in Berlin because they have exclusive items that aren't available anywhere else, which is great for helping me achieve my milestone.